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Fiji's military regime demanded that the Fijian Rugby Union board be replaced if the sport wanted government funding for this year's Rugby World Cup.
Sports Minister Filipe Bole said he was concerned at official findings the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) mismanaged a fundraising lottery and would withhold F$3 million ($1.6 million) in grants until those responsible departed.
"The provision of funding is conditional upon the change of FRU administration and the formation of a new FRU board," Bole said in a statement.
He said the FRU needed to implement change at the top to ensure the national rugby team received adequate resources to prepare for the World Cup.
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